Summary of Contents for Western UltraMount 2 PRO-PLOW 2 Series
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SNOWPLOW SNOWPLOW OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL Original Instructions Original Instructions February 1, 2024 Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 CAUTION Read this manual before operating or servicing snowplow. This document supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
Before using your WESTERN snowplow, make sure that your vehicle is equipped with all the When service is necessary, your local WESTERN vehicle manufacturer's and our required options outlet knows your snowplow best. Contact your for plowing.
WIDE‑OUT XL applications are called out in the and may affect your product warranty. text or under separate headings, as required. Protect your investment by staying with the best— original WESTERN parts and accessories from your local WESTERN outlet. Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION LABELS WARNING Become familiar with and inform users about the Indicates a potentially hazardous warning/caution, serial number, and instruction situation, that if not avoided, could result labels on the back of the blade. in death or serious personal injury. NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read, CAUTION see your sales outlet.
SAFETY Content of Safety Labels Label Contents MOUNTING PLOW (ON) STEP 1 After seating plow horns in receiver brackets, pull Handle UP. Shoe will lift off the ground. STEP 2 Pull and hold Lock Pin out; then rotate Handle UP to UPPER hole. Stand Hook must grip Receiver Pin.
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SAFETY Label Contents ATTACH 1. Verify both connecting pins are pulled out and locked into the receiver notch. 2. Slowly drive vehicle forward to engage rear receiver pins completely into headgear slots. Apply vehicle parking brake. 3. Rotate and unlock connecting pins on receivers. 4.
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SAFETY Label Contents MOUNTING PLOW (ON) STEP 1 After seating plow horns in receiver brackets, pull Handle up; Shoe will lift off the ground. STEP 2 Pull and hold Lock Pin out; then rotate Handle UP and release Lock Pin. It must lock into UPPER hole. Stand Hook must grip Receiver Pin.
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SAFETY Label Contents WARNING • Blade could drop unexpectedly, crushing or trapping limbs. Lower blade when vehicle is parked. • Overloading could negatively affect vehicle handling. To avoid serious injury or death, do not exceed GVWR or GAWR including blade and ballast.
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Lower blade when vehicle is parked. Improper installation and operation could cause Temperature changes could change personal injury, and/or equipment and property hydraulic pressure, causing the blade to damage. Read and understand labels and the drop unexpectedly or damaging hydraulic Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or components.
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Remove blade assembly before placing Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph vehicle on hoist. (16 km/h). CAUTION CAUTION Read Owner's Manual before operating or See your WESTERN outlet for application ® servicing snowplow. recommendations. CAUTION Transport speed should not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h).
SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY FUSES The WESTERN electrical and hydraulic systems ® WARNING contain several automotive‑style fuses. If a Hydraulic fluid under pressure problem should occur and fuse replacement can cause skin injection injury. If is necessary, the replacement fuse must be...
SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY FIRE & EXPLOSION • Remove the ignition key and put the vehicle WARNING in PARK or in gear to prevent others from Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline starting the vehicle during installation vapor is explosive. Never smoke while or service.
SAFETY CELL PHONES VENTILATION A driver's first responsibility is the safe operation WARNING of the vehicle. The most important thing you can Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes. do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and Breathing these fumes, even in low pay attention to the road.
SAFETY BATTERY SAFETY NOISE Airborne noise emission during use is below CAUTION 70 dB(A) for the snowplow operator. Batteries normally produce explosive gases, which can cause personal injury. VIBRATION Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks, or lit tobacco to come near the battery. When Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed charging or working near a battery, always 2.5 m/s...
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION • The vehicle with the snowplow installed CAUTION must comply with the vehicle manufacturer's See your WESTERN outlet/website ® stated gross vehicle and axle weight ratings for specific vehicle application (found on the driver‑side door cornerpost recommendations before installation. The...
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WESTERN recommendations and vehicle equipped with options commonly used instructions. Available capacity decreases for plowing and with 300 lb (136 kg) of front as the vehicle is loaded with cargo or other seat occupant weight.
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION BALLAST REQUIREMENTS NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow vehicles requiring ballast. See your WESTERN Ballast (additional weight) is an important part of outlet for the correct amount of ballast qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear required.
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VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION NOTE: Ballast recommended and its weight NOTE: Please refer to the vehicle calculations assume the entire width of the manufacturer's load carrying/tipping load bed is filled as close to tailgate as possible. requirements based on SAE J818 and/or ISO 14397.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW UltraMount 2 SNOWPLOW ® NIGHTHAWK™ Headlamps or Actual configuration NIGHTHAWK™ LED Headlamps varies by with EdgeView™ Technology The UltraMount 2 snowplow consists of all the model components that are readily removable from the vehicle as a unit. This includes the blade, quadrant,lift frame, A‑frame/T‑frame, hydraulic unit, and snowplow headlamps.
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The snowplow shall be installed according to instructions supplied. WESTERN outlets are ® trained to provide this service and other services for this snowplow.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW BLADES WESTERN blades have replaceable high‑carbon steel cutting edges bolted to the bottom. Straight blade, PRODIGY™, WIDE‑OUT™, and WESTERN snowplows with steel blades are ® WIDE‑OUT XL cutting edges should be replaced constructed of heavy‑gauge steel. To increase when worn to the bottom edge of the blade.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW A‑FRAME/T‑FRAME, QUADRANT, & Your new blade's steel components are protected with a baked‑on ULTRAFINISH™ powder coat LIFT FRAME over a base primer coat that resists cracking, corrosion, scratching, and rust. This coating— PRODIGY™, WIDE‑OUT™, many times thicker than paint—will maintain its WIDE‑OUT XL, &...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, & The quadrant is attached to the triangular A‑frame with a pivot bolt. The pivot bolt allows the quadrant ENFORCER™ Blades and blade to swing right or left. The wings are attached to the T‑frame with a The hydraulic unit is mounted on the front of hinge pin, which allows the wings to extend and the lift frame.
Two removable receiver brackets are attached to the mount using pins and hairpin cotters. The receiver brackets are easily removed to provide Western Products has designed custom mounts more road clearance during the non‑plowing for most vehicles. Due to differences among months of the year.
ON. When the electrical plugs are disconnected, the headlamps will automatically switch to vehicle headlamps when they are turned ON. Replacement parts are available through your local WESTERN outlet. ® Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
OFF. (DRLs) and park/turn lights, and blade‑edge illumination. A pre‑wired harness and headlamp WESTERN snowplows come equipped with control module require no headlamp wire splicing. ® one of two special controls: the CabCommand EdgeView technology offers three choices hand‑held control or a joystick‑style control.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW The vehicle ignition (key) switch controls a fused Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or circuit that powers your cab control directly from "ACCESSORY" position. The control backlight the battery. The control is backlit, which will will illuminate.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW PRODIGY™, DEFENDER™, & Straight Blade Controls Power Indicator Light (red) ON/OFF Switch (emergency stop) ON/OFF Button (emergency stop) PRODIGY, DEFENDER, PRODIGY, DEFENDER, & Straight Blade & Straight Blade Joystick Control Hand‑Held Control Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS REPLACEABLE CUTTING EDGES UHMW Polymer Carbon Steel Durable 1"‑thick (2.5 cm) cutting edges made of lightweight polymer absorb much of the shock and vibration when the blade encounters rough Cutting edges made of high‑carbon steel bolt surfaces. to the base angle for maximum blade life.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS BACK DRAG EDGE CURB GUARD KIT Achieve cleaner results and increased efficiency Designed to fit on the ends of the cutting with a genuine back drag edge. Made from edges, these guards protect against scraping ¼" (6.4 mm) abrasion‑resistant steel and custom the bottom edge of the blade against curbs fit to your blade, this edge provides a clean scrape and sidewalks.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS ANTI‑WEAR SHOES TOUCH‑UP PAINT Anti-wear shoes offer maximum protection against WESTERN touch‑up paint is available to keep blade and/or base channel wear on rocky and/or your snowplow protected from rust. abrasive surfaces (hard pack, gravel). EMERGENCY PARTS TOOL KIT...
MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE MOUNTING SNOWPLOW (ON) WARNING Keep fingers away from snowplow and DEFENDER™ Compact Plows: truck attachment points. WARNING NOTE: The blade must be in the straight Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it position when attaching or detaching the is being raised, lowered, or angled.
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MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 1. Verify that both connecting pins are pulled out 3. Rotate and unlock the connecting pins on and locked into the receiver notch. the receivers. 2. Slowly drive the vehicle forward to engage 4. Plug in the electrical harness. the rear receiver pins completely into 5.
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MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 6. Stand in front of the blade. Push the top of the headgear toward the vehicle to allow the Stand Handle connecting pins to fully engage the connecting pin holes. Stand Stand Lock Pin Receiver Notch Connecting Pin Receiver Verify that both connecting pins are...
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MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE Other Blades: • Remove the electrical plug and disconnect electrical plugs from storage position. WARNING • Align the vehicle receiver brackets with the snowplow horns and drive the vehicle slowly Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when forward until the snowplow horns fully seat it is being raised, lowered, or angled.
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MOUNTING SNOWPLOW TO VEHICLE 1. After seating the snowplow horns in the receiver brackets, pull the handle up; the shoe Handle will lift off the ground. Receiver Pin (pull) Lock Pin Stand Hook Shoe Handle 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on other side of the snowplow.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HAND‑HELD CONTROL glows red whenever the control and vehicle ignition switch are both ON and the electrical connections to the snowplow are completed. WARNING To prevent accidental movement of the The ON/OFF button operates as an blade, always push the ON/OFF button emergency stop, if required.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time‑Outs Automatic Shutdown All control functions, except LOWER/FLOAT, time The control will automatically turn OFF after being out (stop) automatically after a period of time. This idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after is to limit the amount of electrical energy required a shutdown, press the ON/OFF button.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Control Functions Function Description of Operation Press this button to raise the blade and RAISE RAISE, LOWER, FLOAT, Angle cancel the FLOAT mode. Press this button to lower the blade. The four diamond‑shaped buttons in the center of LOWER Release the button to stop blade at the the control face, when pressed, will result in the...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Description of Operation NOTE: If a control function times out before PRODIGY™ & Straight blades: Press the desired blade movement is complete, the L button to angle the blade to the left. release the button and press it again. All others: With wings in a straight line, (Angle press the L button to move both wings...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SCOOP/RETRACT Blade & Wing Positions Function Description of Operation Press this button to extend both wings SCOOP forward into scoop position. FLOAT ON/OFF Press this button to draw both wings into RETRACT the fully retracted/vee position. RAISE The two round buttons located to the left and right of the LOWER button move either wing independently of the other as described in the...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation Press this button on the left side of the The four round buttons located to the left and control to move the left wing. The first right of the LOWER and RAISE buttons will also time the button is pressed after the operate the SECURITY GUARD system.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW JOYSTICK CONTROL The ON/OFF switch operates as an emergency stop if required. WARNING Power Indicator Light (red) To prevent accidental movement of the FLOAT FLOAT Light (green) blade, always move the ON/OFF switch to Light (green) OFF whenever the snowplow is not in use. The power indicator light will turn OFF.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Time‑Outs Automatic Shutdown To limit the amount of electrical energy required The control will automatically turn OFF after being from the vehicle, all control functions, except idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after LOWER/FLOAT, time out (stop) automatically after a shutdown, move the ON/OFF switch to OFF, a period of time.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Control Lever Movement Control Functions From the center position, the control lever can be RAISE, LOWER, FLOAT, Angle moved in one of eight directions to control various movements of the snowplow blade. To change Moving the control lever straight up and down or from one movement of the blade to another, the from side to side on the control body will result in control lever must be moved back to the center...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Function Description of Operation Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the top of PRODIGY™ & Straight blades: Move RAISE the control body to raise the blade and the control lever straight to the left to cancel the FLOAT mode.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SCOOP/RETRACT Blade & WING Positions Function Description of Operation Move the control lever toward the word Moving the control lever from the center position SCOOP SCOOP on the control face to extend both toward the word SCOOP or RETRACT on the face wings forward into the scoop position.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SECURITY GUARD™ System (1, 2, 3, 4) Function Description of Operation Move the control lever to the left. The Moving the control lever from the center position first time the lever is moved into the slot toward any of the four digits on the face of the after the control is turned ON or another control will also operate the SECURITY GUARD L WING...
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW FLEET FLEX Electrical System SECURITY GUARD System Your UltraMount 2 system snowplow comes Activation & Establishing a 4‑Digit ® standard with user‑controlled programmable Security Code features. These include: NOTE: The snowplow must be attached to • SECURITY GUARD™ anti‑theft system the vehicle, and all the electrical connections must be connected prior to activating the •...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW All multiplex snowplow controls come equipped 3. To activate the SECURITY GUARD mode, with the SECURITY GUARD™ system. To use move the control lever to the #1 position or this function, you must complete the activation press the #1 button four consecutive times, process.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW 5. After you have entered your 4‑digit Once a 4‑digit security code is established, the security code, the FLOAT light will stop SECURITY GUARD system will recognize any flashing and the power indicator light will control that has been programmed with the same turn OFF.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Manual Unlock Procedure 3. Enter the established 4‑digit security code. 4. After the correct security code has been If the SECURITY GUARD™ system is activated entered, the power indicator light will change and you are using a control programmed with a from rapid flashing to steady ON, indicating different 4-digit code than the one established for that the snowplow has been successfully...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Clearing an Established 4‑Digit Security Code 4. With the control OFF, move the control lever to the #2 position or press the #2 button four 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or consecutive times, then move the lever to "ACCESSORY"...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Light Flash Indicators Additional Notes • The SECURITY GUARD™ system requires POWER – Red Function any control other than the one with the Control is OFF assigned 4‑digit security code to enter the Solid ON Control is ON and active security code before the snowplow can be activated.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Smooth Stop/Soft Stop • The SECURITY GUARD™ system is only fully functional with joystick controls PN 96800 and 96400, and hand‑held controls PN 96900 Smooth stop, or soft stop, allows the blade to and 96500. coast to a stop when the button/lever is released. The result is smoother operation, reduction in •...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Enable/Disable Procedure Light Flash Indicators 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or Light Description "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary POWER – Red Solid ON = Control is ON to start the vehicle.) FLOAT – Green 1 Flash = Smooth stop enabled 2.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW One‑Touch FLOAT Enable/Disable Procedure 1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or One‑touch FLOAT immediately activates the "ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary FLOAT mode and releases the blade to the to start the vehicle.) ground, without having to hold the button or lever in LOWER.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Light Flash Indicators Light Description POWER – Red Solid ON = Control is ON FLOAT – Green 1 Flash = One‑touch FLOAT disabled 2 Flashes = One‑touch FLOAT enabled Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW BLADE POSITIONS Straight Blade Move both wings to form a straight blade for V‑Plow wide‑path plowing or stacking snow. NOTE: For best road clearance during transport, place the blade halfway between the straight and retracted (vee) positions. The scoop position is NOT RECOMMENDED during transport.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Angled Blade Retracted (Vee) Blade Move one wing "OUT" and the other wing "IN" to Move both wings "IN" toward the vehicle for initial form an angled blade in either direction for general break‑through plowing and plowing paths or plowing and widening.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Dogleg Blade Move both wings "OUT" away from the vehicle to Move one wing to straight blade position and the form a scoop to carry snow with minimum spilloff. other "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean‑up of windrows.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PRODIGY™ Blade Angled Blade The wings automatically adjust in and out as the The PRODIGY snowplow can be used in three blade is angled left or right. basic plowing positions. Scoop Blade When blade is moved to straight‑across orientation, both wings automatically angle into scoop position.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Straight Blade Option 2. Standing behind the blade, install a ¾" x 9" clevis pin down through the holes in The wings may be pinned in position to operate as the back of the blade assembly, as shown. a straight blade, using the hardware provided: 1.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW WIDE‑OUT™ & WIDE‑OUT XL Blade Retracted Blade Move both wings "IN" to form a straight blade. The WIDE‑OUT and WIDE‑OUT XL snowplows can be used in four basic plowing positions. NOTE: Always transport the WIDE‑OUT and WIDE‑OUT XL snowplows with both wings fully retracted.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Scoop Blade Dogleg Blade Move both wings "OUT" and ahead of the vehicle Move one wing to extended position and the other to form a scoop to carry snow with minimum "OUT" to scoop blade position for clean up of spilloff.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Extended Blade Move both wings "OUT" straight for an extra‑wide blade for clearing large areas. Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW SNOWPLOW HEADLAMP CHECK Connecting and disconnecting the electrical plugs should switch between the vehicle and snowplow headlamps as follows: With all electrical plugs connected, check the operation of vehicle and snowplow headlamps. • Electrical plugs DISCONNECTED—Vehicle headlamps function normally. Lights Results •...
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Aiming the Headlamps ANTI‑WEAR SHOE ADJUSTMENT • Aim the snowplow headlamps with the WARNING snowplow mounted and raised in the transport Blade can drop unexpectedly. Place blade position. See "Aiming Headlamp Beams" in on jack stands. Failure to do so could the Maintenance section for instructions.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Adjustment Procedure 4. ENFORCER blades: Select the appropriate hole and reinsert the pin. 1. Raise the blade 12" (30 cm) off the road All other blades: Remove one or more surface, turn the control OFF and, from in washers from the shoe stem and reinstall the front of the blade, place jack stands under the shoe into the shoe hole/holder.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Optional 6. Turn the vehicle ignition to the "ON" position, MVP PLUS™, and turn the control ON. Raise the blade PRODIGY™, slightly from the jack stands. Turn the control WIDE‑OUT™, & OFF, and remove the jack stands. Shoe WIDE‑OUT XL Holder...
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Optional Optional PRO PLUS ENFORCER™ ® Shoe Kit Shoe Kit Shoe Cotter Holder Shoe Washers Holder Actual Spacer configuration Shoe varies by model. Disc Linchpin Shoe Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Blade Drop Speed Adjustment Hydraulic Fluid WARNING Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when For hydraulic fluid type and filling instructions, see it is being raised, lowered, or angled. "Annual Fluid Change" under "Hydraulic System" Do not stand between vehicle and blade in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW HTS™ Blades: Remove the hydraulic unit cover. Straight Blades: Follow the "Hydraulic Unit Cover" procedure in the Maintenance section of this manual. Quill Quill DEFENDER™ Compact Plow Blades: The blade will not drop when quill is fully tightened (clockwise).
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, WIDE‑OUT™, to decrease drop speed. Turn the quill OUT WIDE‑OUT XL, & PRODIGY™ Blades: Lift (counterclockwise) to increase drop speed. the hydraulic unit top cover retainer, remove the bottom cover retainer and remove the side cover. 3.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW ANGLE RAM ADJUSTMENT ENFORCER™ Blades The ENFORCER V‑plow has adjustable angle rams with two possible mounting positions at the base end of each ram, nearest the vehicle. This feature provides a means for making an adjustment in available ground clearance for when the snowplow is fully raised and in full angled or retracted (vee) positions.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW TRANSPORTING SNOWPLOW NOTE: For MVP PLUS™ and MVP 3™ blades, use care when driving or entering driveways WARNING with the snowplow in the retracted (vee) position. The outer ends of the cutting edges Position the blade so it does not block the could contact the ground.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW NOTE: Overheating is unlikely under normal driving conditions, but occasionally the snowplow may be positioned where it deflects air away from the radiator. If this occurs, stop the vehicle and raise, lower, or angle the snowplow slightly to correct overheating. NOTE: Only the driver should be in the vehicle cab when the snowplow is attached.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW DRIVING & PLOWING ON SNOW & ICE Refer to vehicle owner's manual instructions for driving in snow and ice conditions. Remember, when you drive on snow or ice, your wheels will WARNING not get good traction. You cannot accelerate as Drinking and then driving or plowing quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need is very dangerous.
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OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Here are some tips for driving in these conditions: • Slow down, especially on higher‑speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much • Drive defensively. road ahead. • Do not drink, then drive or plow snow. •...
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PLOWING SNOW CAUTION Never stack snow with the blade angled. WARNING This could damage the snowplow or the Never plow snow with head out the vehicle vehicle bumper. window. Sudden stops or protruding objects could cause personal injury. CAUTION Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph CAUTION...
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW General Instructions Hard‑Packed Snow 1. Before plowing, make sure that you know 1. Raise the disc shoes so that the cutting edge of any obstructions hidden beneath the comes into direct contact with the pavement. snow, such as bumper stops in parking lots, 2.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Deep Snow 3. When plowing deep snow, be sure to keep the vehicle moving. 1. For straight blades, shear off top layers by 4. Ballast is suggested for maximum traction. plowing with the blade raised 3"–4" for the Secure ballast behind the rear wheels.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW Clearing Driveways Clearing Parking Lots 1. Head into the driveway with the blade angled 1. Clear areas in front of buildings first. With the and plow the snow away from any buildings. blade raised, drive up to the building. Drop Widen the driveway by rolling snow away from the blade and back drag the snow away from any buildings.
OPERATING YOUR SNOWPLOW PARKING WITH SNOWPLOW TOWING A DISABLED OR STUCK ATTACHED VEHICLE WARNING CAUTION Lower the blade when the vehicle is Do not use any snowplow or mount parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. components as an attachment point when Temperature changes could change retrieving, towing, or winching a disabled hydraulic pressure, causing the blade to...
DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE REMOVING SNOWPLOW (OFF) CAUTION Store PRO PLUS , PRO PLUS HD, ® WARNING PRO‑PLOW Series 2, PRO‑PLOW 3, ® Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it MIDWEIGHT™, and PRODIGY™ A‑frame is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not in a horizontal position.
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DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE 3. Lower the blade to the ground. 5. After lowering the blade and turning the control OFF, disconnect the electrical plugs. 4. Turn the vehicle ignition to the "OFF" position. CAUTION On 2‑plug electrical systems, plug covers shall be used whenever snowplow is disconnected.
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DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE 6. DEFENDER™ Compact Plows: Pull the DEFENDER Compact Plow Receiver stand lock pin out and let the stand drop to the ground. Release the stand lock pin. ½" x 4" Pins Verify that the stand is locked by trying to lift with Cotters the stand.
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DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE Removing DEFENDER™ Compact Plow Stand Handle Stand Stand Lock Pin Receiver Notch Connecting Pin Receiver Connecting Blade Rear Locking Headgear Receiver Hole Slot Connecting Stand Pin Hole Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
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DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE Other Blades: Pull and hold the lock pin out, Push down on the top of the shoe; the shoe then rotate the handle DOWN and release the will be on the ground. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 lock pin.
DETACHING SNOWPLOW FROM VEHICLE STORAGE 8. Back the vehicle away. 9. Place electrical plugs in storage position. Your snowplow is designed to be moved into Insert the plow cable and headlamp harness a storage location using your vehicle and plow into the cable boot on the lift frame.
MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC UNIT COVER Hairpin Cotters Washer Remove & Replace Washer ENFORCER™ & Straight Blade Snowplow Attached to Vehicle 1. Lower the blade to the ground. Place the control in FLOAT, fully collapsing the lift ram. Lift Turn the control OFF. Frame 2.
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MAINTENANCE Snowplow Not Attached to Vehicle Hairpin Cotters Washer Washer 1. Tilt the lift frame forward to create slack in the lift chains. On the driver‑side lift chain, mark the link attaching it to the lift arm. 2. Unhook the driver‑side lift chain from the lift arm, remove the slack, and hook the chain DS Lift in the slot between the cable boot and the...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE VIDEOS PRESEASON CHECK Video demonstrations of several snowplow WARNING maintenance tasks, including "Preseason Plow Lower the blade when the vehicle is Maintenance" and "Annual Fluid Change," parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. are available under the Support heading at Temperature changes could change www.westernplows.com.
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MAINTENANCE • Drain the hydraulic system and refill with • Check headlamps, auxiliary lights, heater, and recommended hydraulic fluid. For hydraulic windshield wipers for proper operation. fluid type and filling instructions, see "Annual • Inspect and test your battery. Recharge or Fluid Change"...
MAINTENANCE AIMING HEADLAMP BEAMS See that there is no load in the vehicle other than the driver and ballast as specified in the Quick Match selection system. Tighten headlamp fasteners to 22 ft‑lb, or 30 N·m, once correct visual aim is achieved. The following steps are those listed as pertinent to headlamp aiming by the Society of Automotive Park the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet in front...
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MAINTENANCE 1. Prepare the vehicle for headlamp aim or e. Clean the headlamp lenses. inspection. Before checking beam aim, the Check for bulb burnout and proper beam inspector will: switching. g. Stabilize the vehicle suspension by a. Remove ice or mud from under fenders. rocking the vehicle sideways.
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MAINTENANCE 2. Mark (or tape) the vertical centerline of 3. Align the top edge of the high‑intensity zone the snowplow headlamps and the vertical of the snowplow lower beam below the centerline of the vehicle on the screen. Mark horizontal centerline and the left edge of the the horizontal centerline of the snowplow high‑intensity zone on the vertical centerline headlamps on the screen (distance from...
MAINTENANCE CHANGING BLADE‑EDGE Remove the jumper fuse from the fuse holder and re‑insert it in the desired mode position as ILLUMINATION MODE shown below. Replace the fuse holder cover. On snowplows equipped with NIGHTHAWK™ Jumper LED headlamps, the EdgeView™ technology Fuse feature offers three modes for blade-edge Default ‑...
Failure to do this could particular attention to the 1" (2.5 cm) pivot result in serious personal injury. bolt. Your WESTERN snowplow is designed for ® rugged, dependable service. However, like the vehicle on which it is mounted, it needs regular care and maintenance.
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(MVP PLUS™ and MVP 3™ Blade Finish: If the powder-coat finish is blades). nicked or scratched, repair the surface and paint with WESTERN red or black paint ® (available in aerosol or quart can). Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01...
MAINTENANCE GREASING PIVOT PIN HINGE Grease the hinge at the beginning of the snowplow season. Reapply as needed during the season and before putting the snowplow in MVP 3™ & ENFORCER™ snowplows: Using storage. a rubber-tipped seal-off coupler, apply a good quality multipurpose grease at the five grease points along the center pivot pin hinge.
MAINTENANCE CUTTING EDGE WEAR & 7'6", 8'6", & 9'6" MVP PLUS™ & LEVELING ADJUSTMENT MVP 3™ Cutting Edges After the snowplow has been installed on the WARNING vehicle in the correct configuration, a fine Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it adjustment can be made to bring the cutting is being raised, lowered, or angled.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Place the blade wings in scoop position on the 6. Select the hole in the rear of the T‑frame ground with no tension on the lift chains. that is best aligned with the rear hole in the pushbeam and reinstall the rear fasteners. 5.
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MAINTENANCE Raise and lower the blade several times. The Complete this procedure as often as required cutting edge should be contacting the level to provide even cutting edge wear. Replace the surface across the full length of the cutting cutting edge(s) on your MVP PLUS™ or MVP 3™ edge.
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MAINTENANCE PRODIGY™ Wing Cutting Edges WARNING Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when it Loosen inner is being raised, lowered, or angled. Do not fasteners. stand between vehicle and blade or directly in front of blade. If the blade hits or drops on you, you could be seriously injured.
MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM NOTE: Remove the fill plug slowly to relieve any pressure in the reservoir. Fluid Level 1. With the UltraMount 2 system attached to the ® CAUTION vehicle, activate the control. Do not mix different kinds of hydraulic 2.
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MAINTENANCE DEFENDER™ Compact Plow: Fluid level 4. Turn the control OFF. should be 1½"–2" (3.8–5 cm) below top of the 5. Remove the fill plug. reservoir. Do not overfill. Reinstall the fill plug. 6. HTS™ Blades: Fill the reservoir to within 2½"...
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MAINTENANCE ENFORCER™, MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, For fluid recommendations see "Annual Fluid WIDE‑OUT™, WIDE‑OUT XL, PRODIGY™, Change" in this section. & Straight Blades: Fill the reservoir to the top of the fill hole and replace the fill plug. WIDE‑OUT & MVP PLUS MVP 3 PRODIGY...
MAINTENANCE Annual Fluid Change CAUTION Do not mix different kinds of hydraulic WARNING fluid. Some fluids are not compatible and Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade when may cause performance problems and it is being raised, lowered, or angled. product damage.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Activate the control FLOAT function and Completely drain the reservoir and replace the manually collapse the lift ram all the way (not drain plug/cap. required for HTS™ or DEFENDER™ blades). 8. Carefully note hose routing and position of any Turn control OFF.
MAINTENANCE Hose Routing Straight Blades HTS™ Blades To PS Angle Ram To Lift Ram Base To DS Angle Ram To DS Angle To PS Angle Ram To Lift To Lift Ram Ram Rod Lit. No. 79268EN, Rev. 01 February 1, 2024...
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MAINTENANCE ENFORCER™ Blades MVP PLUS™ Blades To DS Rod (front) To Lift Ram To DS Rod PS Ram (rear) Rod End PS Ram Base End Lift PS Ram To PS To PS Rod Base End DS Ram Base (rear) (front) Rod End Lit.
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MAINTENANCE MVP 3™ Blades WIDE‑OUT™ & WIDE‑OUT XL Blades To DS Rod To DS To DS (front) Wing Rod Wing To DS Base To DS Base To PS Base Angle (rear) (rear) To Lift To PS Angle Ram To PS Rod To PS Wing To PS Wing (front)
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MAINTENANCE PRODIGY™ Blades 10. Manually angle the blade fully in each direction to remove fluid from the angle To DS rams. Do not allow the hose(s) from the To Lift Angle extending ram or the opposite side of the ram (MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, and ENFORCER™...
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WIDE‑OUT™, and WIDE‑OUT XL blades must be in the fully retracted (vee) position. With the lift ram fully retracted, fill the reservoir with WESTERN High Performance ® Hydraulic Fluid rated to –40°F (–40°C), or other fluid conforming to Military Specification MIL‑H‑5606 A, such as Mobil Aero HFA or...
MAINTENANCE Air Removal 3. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the snowplow several times. Activate the control FLOAT function and manually collapse the HTS™, PRODIGY™, & Straight Blades lift ram all the way after each lowering of the blade.
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MAINTENANCE MVP PLUS™, MVP 3™, & ENFORCER™ Blades 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the passenger‑side wing. WARNING 4. Turn the control ON and raise and lower the snowplow several times. Activate the control To prevent accidental movement of FLOAT function and manually collapse the the blade, always turn the control OFF lift ram all the way after each lowering of the...
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MAINTENANCE WIDE‑OUT™ & WIDE‑OUT XL Blades 3. Turn the control ON. Angle blade fully left and right and raise and lower the snowplow several times. Activate the control FLOAT WARNING function and manually collapse the lift ram all To prevent accidental movement of the way after each lowering of the blade.
MAINTENANCE Hose or Fitting Replacement 1. WIDE‑OUT™ & WIDE‑OUT XL Blades: Fully retract both wings (vee position). WARNING PRODIGY™ Blades: Move the blade to scoop Lower the blade when the vehicle is position so both wings are forward. parked. Keep 8' (2.4 m) clear of the blade. Temperature changes could change 2.
MAINTENANCE Installing Hydraulic Fittings & Hoses 3. Carefully note the hose routing and position of any protective hose wraps for proper reassembly. NOTE: Overtightening JIC hose fitting ends will result in a fractured fitting. NOTE: Loosen hoses or fittings slowly to relieve any residual pressure.
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MAINTENANCE Installing SAE O‑Ring Fittings in Valve Block Installing Hydraulic Hoses & Rams 1. Screw the flare nut onto the fitting flare and 1. Turn jam nut on fitting as far back as possible. hand tighten. 2. Lubricate the O-ring with clean hydraulic fluid. 2.
MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT The WIDE‑OUT™ and WIDE‑OUT XL hydraulic unit harness system contains four automotive‑style fuses. The 2‑solenoid harness The vehicle control harness contains two (to port B on the hydraulic unit module) and automotive‑style fuses. The snowplow park/turn 6‑solenoid harness (to port C) each contain two power and control power are covered by individual 4A fuses.
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MAINTENANCE The PRODIGY™, HTS™, and straight blade Your system may also include a 200A fuse hydraulic unit harness systems contain two between the battery and vehicle battery cable. 4A automotive‑style fuses in the 3‑solenoid harness (to port B on the hydraulic unit module). If a problem should occur and fuse replacement is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the The DEFENDER™...
MAINTENANCE SNOWPLOW VEHICLE BATTERY • Avoid leaving the snowplow vehicle parked (unused) for three weeks or longer. BEST PRACTICES • Parking a vehicle with the battery in a • Keep all battery connections tight and clean. discharged state can result in permanent Poor connections cause higher power battery damage.
WESTERN ® recommendations. Tire pressure shall be or black paint in aerosol or quart cans from your maintained according to manufacturer's WESTERN outlet. Clean and repaint parts as recommendation. necessary. RECYCLE When your snowplow has performed its useful life, the majority of its components can be recycled as steel or aluminum.
MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY PARTS/TOOLS Also keep the following items in your vehicle for emergency use: We suggest that you keep a WESTERN ® • 10" (25 cm) adjustable wrenches (2) Emergency Parts Kit (PN 99100) in your vehicle. This kit contains WESTERN hydraulic fluid, •...
Parts Lists, Mechanic's Guides, and service information to assist the qualified mechanic with repair. Western Products does not recommend repairs by other than our factory‑trained outlets. Failure to use an authorized outlet could affect the warranty coverage on your snowplow.
SPECIFICATIONS SNOWPLOW WEIGHTS Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) Size Blade Assembly Wt (lb) Wt (kg) 6'8" DEFENDER™ PRO PLUS ® 7'2" DEFENDER 8'6" PRO PLUS 7'6" ENFORCER™ (MS) PRO PLUS 7'6" ENFORCER PRO PLUS HD 1075 7'6" HTS™ (SS) 8'6"...
SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS & ACCESSORIES Snowplow DEFENDER™ ENFORCER™ HTS™ MIDWEIGHT™ Mid‑Size Trucks; Vehicle Class 1 & 2a 2 & 3 SUVs 6'8" (2.03 m) Blade Widths 6'7" (2.01 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 7'2" (2.19 m) Std. Cutting Edges ¼"...
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SPECIFICATIONS Snowplow PRO‑PLOW Series 2 PRO‑PLOW 3 PRO PLUS PRO PLUS HD ® ® 2–5; Skid‑Steers; Vehicle Class 2 & 3 1 & 2 5–7 (27,500 GVW) Tractors 7'6" (2.29 m) 8' (2.44 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) Blade Widths 8' (2.44 m) 8'6"...
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SPECIFICATIONS Snowplow MVP PLUS™ MVP 3™ PRODIGY™ WIDE‑OUT™ WIDE‑OUT XL 2–4; Skid‑ Vehicle Class 2 & 3 2–7; Tractors 2–5 Steers; Tractors 7'6" (2.29 m) 7'6" (2.29 m) 8'6" (2.59 m) 8'7"–9'8" 8'–10' 8'6"–11' Blade Widths 8'6" (2.59 m) 9'6" (2.90 m) (2.62–2.95 m) (2.44–3.05 m) (2.59–3.35 m)
SPECIFICATIONS HYDRAULIC UNITS: PUMP MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Snowplow HTS™ Straight Blades & PRODIGY™ FloStat Unit Reservoir 1¾ qt (1.66 L) ® FloStat System Total 2⅜ to 2¾ qt (2.25 L to 2.6 L) Pump Motor 12V DC with ± Connection Pump Relief Valve 1600–1700 psi 2200–2300 psi Angling Relief Valve...
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SPECIFICATIONS MVP 3™ & MVP PLUS™ WIDE‑OUT™ Snowplow WIDE‑OUT XL 7'6", 8'6", & 9'6" 10'6" FloStat Unit Reservoir 1¾ qt (1.66 L) ® FloStat System Total 2⅜ to 2¾ qt (2.25 L to 2.6 L) Pump Motor 12V DC with ± Connection Pump Relief Valve 2200–2300 psi Plowing Relief Valve...
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